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Ministry of Culture
Union Minister of State  for Culture and Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel launches the book ‘the Diary of Manu Gandhi’
Union Minister of State  for Culture and Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel launched the book ‘the Diary of Manu Gandhi’  at a function in the auditorium of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library today in New Delhi. The book has been brought out by National Archives of India, on the occasion of 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in collaboration with Oxford University Press.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Prahlad Singh Patel said that the art of diary writing is height of self discipline of an individual and habit of diary writing converts an ordinary man into extraordinary man. The Minister appreciated efforts of National Archives of India, Dr Tridip Suhrud and Oxford University Press for English translation of the Diary of Manu Gandhi. He said that this translation will help entire world to understand life of Mahatma Gandhi through the Diary of Manu Gandhi. He also urged NIA to translate the Diary of Manu Gandhi into other Indian languages with the help of Sahitya Academy so that the beauty of this book may spread all over the country.
The Diary of Manu Gandhi originally in Gujarati has been edited and translated by Dr Tridip Suhrud, a well known scholar engaged in understanding the Gandhian Intellectual tradition. The first volume covers the period 1943-1944. Manu Gandhi  was a grand niece of Mahatma Gandhi, daughter of his Nephew Jaisukhlal Amritlal Gandhi, and stayed with Gandhiji till his assassination. She was an aide to Kasturba Gandhi during her imprisonment in the Aga Khan Palace in 1943.
The first volume of the diary is a record of her life and times with Mahatma Gandhi between 1943-44. Authenticated by Gandhiji himself, the meticulous and intimate entries in the Diary throws light on his life as a prisoner and his endeavour to establish the possibility of collective non-violence. It further chronicles the spiritual and educational pursuits of a woman who takes up writing as a mode of self examination. She shares a moving portrait of Kasturba Gandhi’s illness and death. The author also expresses the deep emotional bond she had developed with Gandhiji.
The National Archives of India is an Attached Office under the Ministry of Culture. It was established on 11 March 1891 at Kolkata as the Imperial Record Department. Following the transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911, the present building of the National Archives of India was constructed in 1926 which was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The transfer of all records from Calcutta to New Delhi was completed in 1937.
This publication will immensely benefit the scholars interested in Gandhian studies and history of modern India at large. The book will be another milestone added to the publications that have been brought out by National Archives of India from time to time.
The Department intends to bring out publications out of rich reservoir of both public and private papers collection in order to continue this process.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to organise VAYO NAMAN Programme on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons on 1st October, 2021
Vice President Shri M Venkaiah Naidu will confer Vayosheshtra Samman awards
Shri M Venkaiah Naidu will also dedicate Elderly Line 14567 to the Nation
Senior Able Citizens Reemployment in Dignity  & Senior Care Ageing Growth Engine  Portals will also be launched
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will organise VAYO NAMAN Programme in the honour of Senior Citizens on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons at the Plenary Hall of Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 1st October, 2021 between 11:55AM to 01:05 PM. The Ministry celebrates International Day of Older Persons every year on 1st October for the cause of elderly persons.
The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu will be the chief guest of the programme and will confer the Vayosheshtra Samman awards. The Vice President will also dedicate the Elderly Line 14567 to the Nation and launch the Senior Able Citizens Reemployment in Dignity  & Senior Care Ageing Growth Engine  Portals on this occasion.
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, Ministers of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Smt. Pratima Bhaumik, Shri Ramdas Athawale, Shri A Narayanaswamy and Shri R. Subrahmanyam, Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment will also remain present in the programme.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
PRICE CONTROL MECHANISM FOR LIFE-SAVING DRUGS
As informed by Department of Revenue, Specified Drugs, Medicines and vaccines attract 5% GST and Other medicines, in general attract 12% GST. Serial No.173 to 181 of notification No. 1/2017-Central Tax  provides 5% GST on specified drugs and medicines. The associated list of drugs and medicines is available at .
Further, as informed by Department of Pharmaceuticals, pursuant to notification of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy  on 7th December, 2012, the Government has notified the Drugs  Order, 2013  with an objective to put in place a regulatory framework for pricing of drugs so as to ensure the availability of essential medicines at reasonable prices.
As per provisions of DPCO, 2013, the ceiling price of all scheduled formulations figuring in the National List of Essential Medicines  issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare are fixed by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority  under the Department of Pharmaceuticals. All manufacturers of these scheduled drugs are required to sell their products at a price equal to or lower than the ceiling price. Further, NPPA monitors the prices of non-scheduled drugs so as to ensure that increase in their Maximum Retail Price  is not more than 10% of what was prevalent during the preceding twelve months. The details of various medicines and medical devices under price control is available at the website of NPPA, i.e., www.nppaindia.nic.in.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Union Ministers Dr. Subhas Sarkar and Shri V. Muraleedharan to attend the Sixth Convocation of Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod tomorrow 
Kasaragod : 24 March 2023
The sixth Convocation ceremony of Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod will be held tomorrow  at the university campus. Union Minister of State for Education Dr. Subhas Sarkar will be the Chief Guest and will also deliver the Convocation address. Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan will be the Guest of Honour at the programme . The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof. H. Venkateshwarlu.
The graduation ceremony will honor 1947 students who have completed their studies in 2021 and 2022.
The convocation program will be attended by university officials, including Registrar Dr. M. Muralidharan Nambiar, Controller of Examinations  Prof. M.N. Musthafa, Court Members, Executive Council Members, Academic Council Members, Finance Committee Members, Deans, Heads of Departments, Teachers, Staff, and People's Representatives.
Ahead of the event, Union Minister of State for Education, Dr. Subhas Sarkar will inaugurate the quarters built for the teachers and the specially built canteens for the hostels and will unveil the statue of Swami Vivekananda at the campus. Later in another event at the campus, Dr. Subhas Sarkar will also release the brochure of ‘Jnanotsavam 1198’ jointly organized by Central University of Kerala and Vidhyabhyasa Vikas Kendra .
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Women and Child Development holds National Consultation on Child Protection
The Ministry of WCD organised National Consultation on Child Protection in New Delhi today. The conference deliberated on the Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015 and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act  2012. Police Departments from various States shared best practices and experiences during the consultation.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has taken the initiative to deliberate the issues concerning child protection and welfare with the State Women and Child Development Departments and State Police Departments, along with Ministry of Home Affairs and NCPCR. The first part of the National Consultation focused on deliberations with regard to JJ Act, 2015 and POCSO Act, 2012, Trackchild, Childline  with an objective to introspect on various issues and concerns which have manifested lately, gaps and shortcomings in the processes and identifying solutions for the same.
The second part of the National Consultation largely focused on the Child Care and Protection issues of CPS Scheme and identify areas of concern vis-à-vis implementation issues in the States and seek proposals, solutions and way forward.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing various laws and schemes viz Juvenile Justice  Act 2015, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012  Act and Child Protection Services  under the Umbrella ICDS for the Protection of Children from various abuses and ensuring their best interest. The JJ Act, 2015 mandates upon the State to provide a safety net to children in need of care and protection as well as children in conflict with law. It provides for Institutional and Non-institutional care for these children, along with certain statutory services. The Act is gender neutral and acknowledges person upto 18 years of age as child.
The Child Protection services, under the Umbrella ICDS provide for the safety net of statutory support Services along with Institutional and Non-institutional facilities to ensure best interest of child. It also provides for the 247 child helpline and an online portal to track the missing children. Under the scheme, 1508 no. of CCIs are being supported with average occupancy of 50 children.
Childline has been expanded to 437 locations and Railway childline is functional at 60 major stations. Track child portal and KhoyaPaya App have been quite successful in restoring the missing children.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to the victims of 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the gruesome 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai.
“Tributes to those who lost their lives in the gruesome 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. Our solidarity with the bereaved families. A grateful nation bows to our brave police and security forces who valiantly fought the terrorists during the Mumbai attacks”, the Prime Minister said.
Department of Space
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Oman on Cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding  signed between India represented by the Indian Space Research Organization  and Oman represented by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on Cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space, in February, 2018 at Muscat.
Details:
• This MoU shall enable the following areas of cooperation such as, space science, technology and applications including remote sensing of the earth; satellite based navigation; Space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system; and application of space technology.
• The MoU would lead to set up a Joint Working Group, drawing members from DOS/ISRO, and the Ministry of Transport and Communication , which will further work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU.
• It will provide impetus to explore newer research activities and application possibilities in the field of remote sensing of the earth; satellite navigation; space science and exploration of outer space.
Implementation Strategy and Targets:
The signed MoU would lead to setting up of a Joint Working Group, which will further work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing the provisions of this MoU.
Benefits:
MoU would lead to develop a joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity. Thus all sections and regions of the country will get benefited.
Impact:
• Cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman through this MoU would lead to develop a joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity.
Background:
• The Sultanate of Oman expressed interest to cooperate with Indian Space Research Organisation  for building its space programme. A 4-member delegation from the Oman's Department of Communication visited ISRO in March 2011 and interacted with ISRO officials and also visited ISRO's technical facilities. The Sultanate of Oman conveyed interest to pursue cooperation on Space Applications with ISRO to the Ambassador of India to Oman in May 2016.
• Accordingly, both sides arrived at mutually agreed version of MoU for in the peaceful uses of outer space and the same was signed between the Government of the Republic of India represented by the Indian Space Research Organization  and the Government of the Sultanate of Oman represented by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on February 11, 2018 at Muscat.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays homage to Shri Jagannathrao Joshi Ji on his 101st birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to Shri Jagannathrao Joshi Ji, senior leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party, on his 101st birth anniversary.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said:
“I pay homage to Shri Jagannathrao Joshi Ji on his 101st birth anniversary. Jagannathrao Ji was a remarkable organiser and tirelessly worked among people. His role in strengthening the Jana Sangh and BJP is widely known. He was also an outstanding scholar and intellectual.”
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Utilization of Sanitary Napkins
As per the data reported under DLHS-3 , 24.6% of adolescent girls  were using sanitary napkins. The more recent NFHS-4  data shows that the utilization of sanitary napkins is 41.8% in adolescent girls aged 15-19 years.
The Menstrual Hygiene Scheme of the Health Ministry encompasses the following:
- Increasing awareness among adolescent girls on menstrual hygiene.
- Improve access to and use of high quality sanitary napkins by adolescent girls primarily in rural areas.
- Ensuring safe disposal of sanitary napkins in an environmentally friendly manner.
- Provision of funds to ASHAs to hold monthly meetings in Anganwadicentres or similar platforms with adolescents to discuss issues related to menstrual hygiene.
- ASHAs across the country are trained and play a significant role in promotion of use and distribution of sanitary napkins. She receives an incentive @Rs 1 per pack sold and a free pack of napkins every month for her own personal use.
A range of IEC material has been developed around maintenance of good menstrual health, using 360 degree approach to create awareness among adolescent girls about safe and hygienic menstrual health practices. This includes mass and mid media coverage by audio clips and videosalong with reading material for adolescent girls and job-aids for ASHAs and other field level functionaries for communicating with adolescent girls.
The Minister of State , Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
PMSSY envisages to generate employment opportunities to about 55 lakh personnel in fisheries and aquaculture sector by 2024-25
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana  envisages to generate direct and indirect employment opportunities to about 55 lakh personnel in fisheries and aquaculture sector by 2024-25.
The scheme aims to create direct and indirect employment opportunities for fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, fish vendors, entrepreneurs and enhance income of fishers and other stakeholders etc., through the implementation of various targeted interventions in fish production, productivity, fisheries infrastructure and marketing.
This information was given by Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
HANSA-NG successfully completes sea level trials at Puducherry
HANSA-NG achieves an important milestone towards Type Certification by DGCA
India’s first indigenous Flying Trainer HANSA-NG designed and developed by CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, has successfully completed the sea level trials at Puducherry from 19th February to 5th March, 2022.
The aircraft was flown to Puducherry covering 140 nautical miles in one and half hours at a cruising speed of 155 km/hr on 19th February 22. The objectives of sea level trials were to evaluate handling qualities, climb / cruise performance, balked landing, structural performance including positive & negative G, power plant and other systems performance. CSIR-NAL sources said that all the objectives of the sea level trials are met and aircraft has been ferried back to Bangalore on 5th March, 2022 after completing 18 hours flying at Puducherry. The aircraft was piloted by Wg. Cdr. K V Prakash and Wg. Cdr. Dilip Reddy of ASTE. The flight was monitored by CSIR-NAL designers and Wg. Cdr. Reeju Chakraborty as Flight Test Director from telemetry.
HANSA-NG is one of the most advanced flying trainer powered by Rotax Digital Control Engine with unique features like Just-In-Time Prepreg  Composite light weight Airframe, Glass Cockpit, Bubble Canopy with wide panoramic view, electrically operated flaps etc. CSIR-NAL further said that HANSA-NG is designed to meet the Indian flying club needs and it is an ideal aircraft for Commercial Pilot Licensing  due to its low cost and low fuel consumption. NAL has already received more than 80 nos. of LoIs  from various flying clubs.
Director, CSIR-NAL stated that total 37 flights and 50 hours of flying completed, and few more flights will be conducted before getting Type Certification by DGCA. Type Certification is likely to be completed by April, 2022 and thereafter the manufacturing will be initiated with Public / Private Industry which will enhance the aerospace eco system under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Dr. Shekhar C Mande, DG, CSIR while congratulating the team has lauded the commendable efforts put by integrated team of CSIR-NAL, ASTE, DGCA and HAL to achieve this important milestone.
Prime Minister's Office
PM cheers Women's Squash Team on winning Bronze Medal in Asian Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi praised Women's Squash Team on winning Bronze Medal in Asian Games. Shri Modi congratulated Dipika Pallikal, Joshna Chinappa, Anahat Singh and Tanvi for this achievement.
In a X post, PM said;
“Delighted that our Squash Women's Team has won the Bronze Medal in Asian Games. I congratulate @DipikaPallikal, @joshnachinappa, @Anahat_Singh13 and Tanvi for their efforts. I also wish them the very best for their future endeavours.”
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 5 National Highway projects of 297 km length costing Rs 2,872 crore in Sonepat, Haryana
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated 5 National Highway projects of 297 km length costing Rs 2,872 crore in Sonepat, Haryana. Speaking on the occasion he said the construction of Jind to Gohana highway included in these projects will provide connectivity to NCR, Sonipat, Narwana and Punjab. Shri Gadkari said with the construction of Bhiwani-Mundhal-Jind 2-lane road it will be easy to reach Rajasthan, Haryana, NCR and Uttar Pradesh.
The Minister said the construction of Jhajjar to Loharu 98 km 2-lane highway will provide better connectivity with Haryana, Rajasthan, NCR and Uttar Pradesh and benefit the farmers. He said these routes will save time as well as facilitate the movement of people, reduce the cost of maintenance of vehicles, reduce accidents and increase the employment of the people living in the area. Along with this, the economic condition of the farmers will also improve, he added.
Haryana Chief Minister, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of State, General Dr. V.K. Singh , Deputy Chief Minister Shri Dushyant Chautala , state ministers and all MPs-MLAs, officers and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles deaths in a bus accident in Sidhi, approves ex-gratia
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the deaths in a bus accident in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted quoting the Prime Minister “bus accident in MP’s Sidhi is horrific. Condolences to the bereaved families. The local administration is actively involved in rescue and relief work.”
The Prime Minister also approved ex-gratia. The PMO tweeted “PM @narendramodi has approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the bus accident in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh. Rs. 50,000 would be given to those seriously injured.”
Ministry of Culture
Ms Meenakashi Lekhi to inaugurate exhibition Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat tomorrow at National Archives of India on occasion of International Archives Day
National Archives of India is celebrating International Archives Day on 9 June 2023 and on this occasion, an exhibition under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav  entitled "Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat will be organised.
Ms Meenakashi Lekhi, Minister of State for Culture, Government of India, will inaugurate the exhibition on 9 June 2023 at 11:00 am.
The Exhibition will present a selection of original manuscripts drawn from the annals of the archival repository , official files of the government, proscribed literature under the colonial regime, private manuscripts of eminent personalities, as well as from the rich collection of rare books held in the NAI Library.
The Exhibition would include among the most ancient in the world - the Gilgit Manuscripts, the oldest surviving manuscript collection in India. The birch bark folios  contain both canonical  and non-canonical Buddhist works that throw light on the evolution of Sanskrit, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, Machu and Tibetan religious-philosophical literature.
According to consensus, they were written between the 5th -6th centuries CE. The Gilgit Manuscripts were discovered in three stages in the Naupur village , and first announced by archaeologist Sir Aurel Stein in the year 1931. The exhibition further sheds light on the vast corpus of archival records pertaining to variegated languages spoken across the length and breadth of the nation.
This exhibition is an endeavour to commemorate the treasured heritage of India's linguistic diversity as a Nation. India is blessed with extraordinary language diversity. According to an estimate', out of 7,111 languages spoken globally, about 788 languages are spoken in India alone. India is thus one of the four most linguistically diversified countries in the world, along with Papa New Guinea, Indonesia, and Nigeria.
The exhibition will remain open for public viewing till 08 July 2023 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on each day including Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays.